Biology at Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Gardner-Webb University graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gardner-Webb University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 724 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $48,576 | $51,703 | #662 | $28,237 |
| 725 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $48,523 | $55,078 | #538 | $33,236 |
| 726 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $48,508 | $50,475 | #712 | $43,250 |
| 727 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $52,053 | #653 | — |
| 728 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $48,370 | $54,769 | #544 | $25,914 |
| 729 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $48,327 | $54,721 | #547 | $25,672 |
| 730 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $48,287 | $47,442 | #771 | $33,380 |
Other Majors at Gardner-Webb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,117 | $71,337 | #881 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $68,175 | — | #335 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,489 | $42,840 | #739 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,918 | $44,261 | #738 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,061 | — | #160 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,709 | $35,433 | #447 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,587 | — | #534 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,089 | $39,472 | #243 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,110 | $39,850 | #487 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,936 | $34,491 | #50 of 59 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,982 | — | #650 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gardner-Webb University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,505 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gardner-Webb University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Gardner-Webb University ranks #727 by median pay four years after graduation, and #653 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.